First and Lasts for a Mother’s Child

Warning: Many, many tears were shed writing this. Please understand this is coming from a broken heart, so it may not be as elegantly written as others! Mother’s Day is right around the corner. For me this is a bittersweet holiday that I am learning to celebrate in a different way. I have always been…

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Spring Sports and Sneakers

Sneakers.  Who knew a sneaker could come so specialized? Today, I was educated in the art of sneakers from a very knowledgeable salesperson named “Amy” at the Runners Retreat.  Not much older than Violet (who just turned 12, remember?), Amy was impressive with her knowledge of running shoes.  From training shoes to competitive footwear, we…

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Rev Up Your Metabolism with These 8 Foods

As we age our metabolism slows down and we don’t lose weight or burn as many calories like when we were younger. For women, the extra weight usually sits around the midsection and hip area. Doing daily aerobic exercises and resistance training will give your metabolism a boost. The higher intensity workout, the more fat-burning…

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